Project managers who work in non-profit companies are responsible for supervising employees, selecting vendors and managing various projects so they don't exceed company budgets. These projects can include raising funds from corporations and individuals or participating in charitable functions. Non-profit company project managers also ensure all projects are completed on time. They earn salaries averaging more than $60,000 annually.

Salary and Qualifications

The average salary for project managers in non-profit companies was $63,000 as of 2013, according to the job site Indeed. The minimum requirements for this job are typically a bachelor's degree in business or management and five or more years of project management experience. Some employers may prefer hiring those with master's degrees. Other key qualifications are an attention to detail and communication, supervisory, organizational, decision-making and computer skills.

Salary by Region

In 2013, salaries for non-profit company project managers varied significantly in all of the four U.S. regions, according to Indeed. In the Northeast region, they earned the highest salaries of $77,000 in New York and the lowest of $54,000 in Maine. Those in the West made $43,000 to $69,000 per year in Hawaii and California, respectively. These project managers earned $54,000 to $75,000 in Louisiana and Washington, D.C., respectively, which represented the lowest and highest salaries in the South region. In the Midwest, they earned the least in South Dakota and Nebraska and most in Illinois -- $48,000 and $69,000, respectively.

Contributing Factors

A non-profit company project manager earns more in New York and California because it costs residents more to live in those two states. For example, a project manager earning $65,000 in Atlanta would need to make $144,166 in New York City to enjoy the same living standard, according to CNN Money's "Cost of Living" calculator. In San Francisco, a salary of $108,689 would be comparable to the $65,000 in Atlanta, which is 67 percent more. These project managers also likely earn more in larger non-profit companies, such as the Red Cross, Salvation Army and United Way, as they yield more revenue to support the higher salaries.

Job Outlook

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics doesn't forecast jobs for non-profit company project managers, or any comparable management jobs. If the economy continues improving, these project managers may find more job opportunities in the next decade, as non-profit organizations rely heavily on donations. The main reason is that people have more disposable income to donate during strong economies.